Lassen Medical Dermatologists

Melissa Walgamuth, PA-C
Melissa has extensive experience working in dermatology, both as a PA-C and as a medical assistant. Prior to becoming a PA-C, Melissa also worked as a medical assistant in family medicine and internal medicine, and as a medic in the United States Air Force.
More About Melissa:
- Dermatology
Joined Lassen Medical Clinic:
- 2015
Certifications:
- The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2013
- Diplomate – Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants 2015
Education:
- Masters in Physician Assistant Sciences, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, 2015
- Physician Assistant Certificate – Primary Care Associate Program, Stanford University School of Medicine, 2013
- Associates in Science, Foothill College, 2013
- Associates in Arts, Shasta College, 1995

Melissa Walgamuth, PA-C
Melissa has extensive experience working in dermatology, both as a PA-C and as a medical assistant. Prior to becoming a PA-C, Melissa also worked as a medical assistant in family medicine and internal medicine, and as a medic in the United States Air Force.
More About Melissa:
- Dermatology
Joined Lassen Medical Clinic:
- 2015
Certifications:
- The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2013
- Diplomate – Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants 2015
Education:
- Masters in Physician Assistant Sciences, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, 2015
- Physician Assistant Certificate – Primary Care Associate Program, Stanford University School of Medicine, 2013
- Associates in Science, Foothill College, 2013
- Associates in Arts, Shasta College, 1995

Julie Charlesworth, WHNP-C
Julie is an expert in the use of the Cutera Laser and Cosmetic procedures. In 2005, she was chosen as a trainer by Cutera Laser Company to teach doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and registered nurses the proper technique of the Cutera laser systems. She has traveled extensively throughout California and into Canada conducting training sessions.
More About Julie:
- Joined Lassen Medical Clinic in 2011
Certifications:
- California Nurse Practitioner License
- National Certification for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, 1993
- Certified Childbirth Educator, 1996
- ACLS, CPR
- ASCCP Certificate of Basic Proficiency in Colposcopy, 2001
- Certificates of Training Medical Aesthetic; Chemical peeling, & Microdermabrasion
- Botox, Restylane, laser hair removal, veins, skin rejuvenation, Endermologie, 2004
- Certificates of Training Cutera Laser Clinical Training
- Cutera Clinical Trainer, Mesotherapy Theory and Training, 2005
- IV Certified, 1983
Education:
- Certificate Program Women’s Health, Nurse Practitioner Education Program at Planned Parenthood, 1993
- Registered Nurse Diploma, Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center School of Nursing, 1982
Organizations:
- Northern California Acute Care Practitioners Association

Julie Charlesworth, WHNP-C
Julie is an expert in the use of the Cutera Laser and Cosmetic procedures. In 2005, she was chosen as a trainer by Cutera Laser Company to teach doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and registered nurses the proper technique of the Cutera laser systems. She has traveled extensively throughout California and into Canada conducting training sessions.
More About Julie:
- Joined Lassen Medical Clinic in 2011
Certifications:
- California Nurse Practitioner License
- National Certification for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, 1993
- Certified Childbirth Educator, 1996
- ACLS, CPR
- ASCCP Certificate of Basic Proficiency in Colposcopy, 2001
- Certificates of Training Medical Aesthetic; Chemical peeling, & Microdermabrasion
- Botox, Restylane, laser hair removal, veins, skin rejuvenation, Endermologie, 2004
- Certificates of Training Cutera Laser Clinical Training
- Cutera Clinical Trainer, Mesotherapy Theory and Training, 2005
- IV Certified, 1983
Education:
- Certificate Program Women’s Health, Nurse Practitioner Education Program at Planned Parenthood, 1993
- Registered Nurse Diploma, Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center School of Nursing, 1982
Organizations:
- Northern California Acute Care Practitioners Association
Learn More
For more information on our dermatology services or to make an appointment with our dermatology team, please call (530) 528-4456 or contact us. Or click here to Find a Doctor.